Additional business immigration resources:

Referral partner role under the Global Skills Strategy

The Government of Canada launched the Global Skills Strategy (GSS) on June 12, 2017 to facilitate faster access to top global talent for companies that are committed to bringing new skills to Canada. Whether bringing in professionals to train Canadian workers or hiring global talent with highly specialized, in-demand skills, the GSS is intended to help innovative firms in Canada thrive, creating economic growth and good middle-class jobs.

Temporary Immigration

International companies looking to temporarily transfer key personnel with specialized knowledge or recruit talent from abroad can use the following federal temporary immigration programs:

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) allows Canadian employers to hire foreign nationals to fill temporary labour market and skill shortage occupations when qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents are not available.

The International Mobility Program (IMP) allows Canadian employers to bring in foreign workers without requiring a Labour Market Impact Assessment.

Permanent Immigration

Ontario has its own permanent immigration program. Ontario can nominate foreign workers for permanent residency through the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP). These immigrants must have the skills, education and work experience to contribute to Ontario's economy and must want to live in Ontario.

Express Entry is the federal permanent immigration option for skilled employees of companies. The program was launched in 2015 and is meant to help the federal government prioritize high quality applicants and select the ones that are most likely to succeed in Canada.

Connect with a representative from Invest in Ontario

If your company requires help with business immigration and/or you believe could benefit from a referral to the Global Skills Strategy's Dedicated Service Channel or Global Talent Stream, please connect with an Invest in Ontario representative.